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LATEST US military clears mines from Strait of Hormuz
Retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan discussed recent escalations between the US and Iran. The US military announced the completion of an operation to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, reopening a critical shipping lane. Donegan noted changes in tactics and response.
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Retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan discussed recent escalations in the conflict between the US and Iran, noting changes in tactics and response. CENTCOM announced the completion of an operation to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, making the main passageway open. Donegan also detailed a recent exchange of fire, where Iran's attempted mining of cleared areas led to US strikes on IRGC targets. Iran retaliated by attacking bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the Emirates, and also struck two tankers. In response, the US struck two Iranian tankers to signal that continued attacks on international shipping would incur a price.
The conflict's escalation and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns about global energy supplies and the potential for wider regional instability. The US response signals a shift in its tolerance for Iranian aggression towards international shipping.